DATE: January 12, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development for Emergency Solutions Grant Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Emergency Solutions Grant funds on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care for persons experiencing homelessness, effective upon execution by the State through September 30, 2022 ($1,008,100).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Department of Social Services, as the administrative entity, to receive funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC). ESG-CV funds will be used to support ESG-eligible activities including Street Outreach/Emergency Shelter; Homelessness Prevention; Rapid Rehousing Assistance; the Homeless Management Information System; and Administrative Activities. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. Should your Board choose not to approve the recommended action, $1,008,100 to benefit persons experiencing homelessness in the community would be forfeited.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. If approved, ESG-CV funds must be expended by July 30, 2022. There is no match required for these funds. A maximum of 5% ($50,405) will be available for administration purposes. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department's Org 5610 FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget and will be included in subsequent budget requests.
DISCUSSION:
On July 7, 2020, your...
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